Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Mayhem in the Mall: The Tragedy That Took it’s Toll

On September 21st 2013 a group of terrorists known as the Al-Shabaab attack the Westgate mall in Nairobi, Kenya. The shooting began downstairs followed by explosions of grenades, as a group of attackers moved in on the first floor. During that time there was also a children’s bake contest going on in the car park next to the mall. A second group of terrorists entered in that area and killed them, some of them having been shot up to five times.  From then on it was panic as mall goers fled for their lives into whatever they thought would be safe, back of stores, service hallways and bank vaults. Two squads of attackers roamed through the mall, as an atmosphere of fear reigned in the hearts of the hidden. Of the hostages that were taken, the Muslims were allowed to leave in peace. In the following hours pockets of people trickled out as the undercover police moved in. Then as night fell the Kenyan military moved in and was able to secure the mall. 61 people were accounted for as dead, with many wounded and some still missing. As grief and suffering continue to tear apart the world that we know, we must continue to draw strength from above as more is soon to follow.
Recently, a Navy Seal team( the same that killed Osama Bin Laden) attempted an attack to capture one who is suspected of being high in Al- Shabaab.


- Gabe Modder

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